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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,114.61, 284,437.53 and 114,239.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,114.61, 284,437.53 and 114,239.75 is: 157,650.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,114.61 : 284,437.53 = 114,239.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,114.61/284,437.53 = 114,239.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,114.61x = 284,437.53 × 114,239.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,114.61x = 32,494,072,317.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,494,072,317.82/206,114.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,650.50

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